US Marshals nab Hopewell armed robbery suspect

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HOPEWELL, Va. — A suspect wanted for an armed robbery in Hopewell was taken into custody Thursday afternoon by U.S. Marshals.

Officials with the the Hopewell Police Department said 25-year-old De’Sean Couch of Petersburg was arrested by the U.S Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force at 1 p.m.

Couch is facing charges of robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon since police said he had a gun when he was apprehended.

Officers were called to the 500 Block of Hill Avenue last Friday just after 10:15 a.m. for a reported armed robbery.

“The preliminary investigation revealed that the female victim was about to exit her parked vehicle when the offender approached her from the rear drivers-side portion of the vehicle, placed a firearm to the back of her head and demanded her money,” Lt. Paul Intravia said. “After receiving and undisclosed amount of currency, the offender fled on foot.”

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During the investigation, police located a neighbor who recorded surveillance video of the suspect leaving in a maroon Chevrolet Impala with temporary license plates. That car was being driven by an unknown driver.